Occupational Therapist

Hours: As and when required (term time only)

Aspris Children’s Services (an independent company which was formally Priory Education and Children’s Services) is one of the UK’s leading independent providers of specialist care and education for a reason. We recruit some of the most committed staff in the sector.

Aspris College North Wales is seeking to appoint a self employed Occupational Therapist to join their team.  This is an exciting new role and will be discussed in the interview.

Key responsibilities

• Undertaking all aspects of Occupational Therapy clinical duties within the designated provision to young people
• Carrying out assessments of students with diverse presentations to identify needs
• Designing and delivering individualised intervention programmes based on a sound knowledge of evidence-based practice and interventions
• Report writing, attending and facilitating multi-professional reviews
• Working collaboratively with others to promote the wellbeing and best interests of the young people and the effectiveness of the service in achieving its aims and objectives, ensuring a high quality service provision in line with best practice guidelines and internal policies and procedures.

Key skills

• Recognised Occupational Therapist degree and evidence of relevant post-qualification CPD
• HCPC registration
• Relevant post-registration experience working with young people
• Good knowledge of relevant standardised assessments, evaluation and evidence based therapeutic interventions
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a proactive approach
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Aspris is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.  All applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service.

What do you get in return?

• A generous salary
• Being part of a company that invests in you and your team for personal and professional development
• Reward and discount schemes
• Pension
• Enhanced DBS fee paid
• Access to a holiday package
• Cycle to work scheme
• Wellbeing support
• Build your career with Aspris; rewards and recognition schemes in place for ongoing service.

Aspris College North Wales is a specialist further education college for learners aged 16-25 with Autistic Spectrum Condition and a range of associated conditions.  Priory College North Wales works in partnership with Coleg Cambria to deliver mainstream education with tailored support in education, independence and communication skills.

We also offer bespoke tailored programmes for students including therapies.  

You can be part of something special

At Aspris, we are dedicated to enhancing the life opportunities of the children and young people within our homes, and always celebrate uniqueness and diversity.

Our homes are part of a large children’s group with a national footprint offering significant development, support and progression opportunities. We also operate a fostering service and a number of high quality specialist schools in both the UK and the Middle East. 

References

For all roles we require a minimum of two references.  References provided must cover the last 3 years, for all of our services we will need to request all references from where you have worked with either Children or Vulnerable Adults. Please be advised that references may be requested prior to interview for roles within our schools.

About us

Our UK specialist schools, colleges, children’s homes and fostering agency provide the highest standards of support to children with a range of needs. This includes autism, learning difficulties, social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) difficulties and supporting some of society’s most vulnerable children. With a large national footprint, as well as education services in the Middle East, this also offers significant and exciting development and progression opportunities for our staff.

Disclosure

Aspris Education & Children's Services is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and disclosures with the relevant body at an enhanced level. We are an equal opportunities employer. Aspris Education and Children's services will cover the cost of a DBS.